Published: August 11th 2014 by Astraea Press Paperback: 276 pages
ISBN: 1502433524 (ISBN13: 9781502433527)
Edition Language: English
Series: The Black Mage #1
Goodreads Rating: 4.13 of 5 Stars
Amazon Rating: 4.60 of 5 Stars
Customer Reviews
"Not only is the main character relatable and lovable, but all of the other characters bring life to the story as well. Just when I thought fantasy couldn’t become any more original and exciting, Rachel E. Carter becomes my saving grace!......" - E
"This book was recommended for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and Harry Potter......" - Manahil Nisar
"I must admit this was a book that had me on edge cheering and laughing, crying and becoming angry just like any good book should. I truly can not wait for more from Rachel E Carter including, I hope, more in this gripping series........" - Danielle Williams
"I will start with saying that, I have been waiting for a book like this for a long time. There was no instance love (bonus points right there)The world that Rachel E. Carter created is rich and very will developed.
The physical/emotions pain these kids had to go through, real. I believe Miss Carter must have, probably, consulted a dill sergeant or spied on military training. (It literally brought me back to Basic Training. I felt their pain, even when I didn't want to.. the horror.. hahah)" - Emily-Ann -> Click Here for My Full Review
Synopsis
Before the age of seventeen, the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice-follow tradition, or pursue a trial year in one of the realm's three war schools to study as a soldier, knight or mage...
For 15-year-old Ryiah, the choice has always been easy. Become a warrior and leave the boring confines of her lowborn life behind. Set to enroll in the School of Knighthood on the eve of her next birthday, plans suddenly shift when her twin brother discovers powers. Hoping that hers will soon follow, she enrolls with Alex at the Academy instead -the realm's most notorious war school for those with magic.
Yet when she arrives, Ry finds herself competing against friend and foe for one of the exalted apprenticeships. Every "first-year" is given a trial year to prove their worth -and no amount of hard work and drive will guarantee them a spot. It seems like everyone is rooting for her to fail -and first and foremost among them Prince Darren, the school prodigy who has done nothing but make life miserable since she arrived.
When an accidental encounter leads Ryiah and Darren to an unlikely friendship, she is convinced nothing good will come of it. But the lines become blurred when she begins to improve -and soon she is a key competitor for the faction of Combat... Still, nothing is ever as it seems -and when the world comes crashing down around her, Ry is forced to place faith in the one thing she can believe in -herself. Will it be enough?
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About This Author
Rachel E. Carter lives in Placerville, California with her fiancé and their two spoiled pets: a feisty feline named Charlie, and Zoey, an Australian Shepherd who gets jealous of her own shadow. She loves to organize –and when she is not color-coding her closet she is always looking for the next good book. She grew up reading about magic, hot bad boys, and lady knights. The Black Mage, her debut series, is a tribute to all the things she never stopped loving.
The Black Mage: First Year is the first book in Rachel’s four-book YA fantasy series with Astraea Press. Rachel invites you to visit her author page at www.facebook.com/theblackmageauthor. She loves to hear from other aspiring authors or readers via email at rachelcarterauthor@gmail.com.
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